NEW YORK CITY—After just five months on the job, he departs the company to join another well known industry firm.

BOSTON—Although the market was relatively quiet in the third quarter, the office vacancy statistics really don't convey the true nature of the commercial real estate market in Boston, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

BARRINGTON RI—A locally-based nationwide marketing firm is looking to partner with independent commercial and residential real estate agents that want to provide clients with a more personalized approach without being part of a national franchise company.

STAMFORD, CT—A venture of New Jersey-based investors Mountain Development Corp. and Gottesman Real Estate Partners and ClearRock Properties of New York City have acquired nearly a quarter million square feet of mostly industrial and office space on the South End waterfront.

BOSTON—Here's hoping commercial brokerage veteran Joe Fallon can take advantage of a volume discount on his business cards.

NEW YORK CITY—The metric slipped to 9.3% in the third quarter, its lowest level since 2008's Q3, when it came in at 9%, according to a new report.

BOSTON—The firm has tapped a new leader of the New England market, capping off a tumultuous period in CRE employment here.

BEDFORD, MA—Longfellow Real Estate Partners has increased its science and technology portfolio in the Greater Boston region with the purchase of the One Patriots Park building here. The firm acquired the building for $11.3 million, or $78 per square foot from SPI-Trust, according to public records.